Episodes
Lots of artists have crossed into the country music world from other genres, including BigXThePlug, Beyonce, Post Malone, and now, we are getting a country album tease from Michael Buble. On top of that, ESPN's American Sports Analyst, Pat McAfee, just released a country song called "Dookie" with Ernest as the producer. There could be 6-7 more songs to follow...oh boy. Here's the TEA with KP...
The NFR is in full swing in Vegas right now, with rodeo wives, influencers, and more showing up in full western glam - it's essentially the "Met Gala" of western fashion. Oh yeah, and the National Rodeo Finals are happening too...Plus, Zac Brown Band kicked off their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, with some critics calling the performance a "satanic ritual" - here's the TEA with KP!
Today In Country Music: The original plan for Sam was to play professional football, but when a brief tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t work out, he moved to Nashville in 2008 with no music industry contacts. He started out as a songwriter and became known for blurring genre lines with pop + country and his “talk-sing” style.
Here's the Tea - Post Malone is set to perform in San Francisco the night before the Super Bowl; Kenny Chesney says the first song he wrote was for a girl who wanted nothing to do with him; Tucker Wetmore releases "Proving Me Right" single, which is rumoured to be about his ex-girlfriend (who is currently seeing Riley Green)
Here's The Tea - Jelly Roll says he used to do cocaine on his birthday, now he's going for runs; Megan Moroney's "6 Months Later" music video was inspired by Black Mirror episodes; Taylor Swfit has reportedly confirmed her wedding date - and it doesn't look like the venue is in the Cayman Islands
Today In Country Music - Brenda Lee became globally famous as a pop singer because of “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” but she led a very successful country music career. In the 70s and 80s, she charted more than 30 Top 40 Country singles AND she’s also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame
Sources say Taylor Swift is considering a Caribbean Island for her wedding with Travis Kelce, KP does some investigating...
This will be a tearjerker – let’s go back to December 4th 1991, where iconic mom and daughter duo, Naomi and Wynonna Judd, performed their emotional farewell show
The end of the year is here + Billboard has released the Hot Country Songs and Hot Country Albums charts - Morgan Wallen dominates, and Shaboozey sneaks into a number one spot (again); Chiefs President Mark Donovan says playing Taylor Swift's music during games is "awkward" for fiancée Travis Kelce, plus they avoid displaying her on the jumbotron
Megan Moroney sent select fans an exclusive 'Cloud 9' puzzle to reveal tour show coordinates; Lainey Wilson is teaming up with Aerosmith + Yungblood for a "Wild Woman" feature; We've heard the rumors that Zach Top is Alan Jackson's son, but now he could be ex-cousins with Tucker Wetmore?
From American Idol contestant to country superstar, let's go back to 2023, when Scotty McCreery was invited by Garth Brooks to join the Grand Ole Opry
Chris Young refunds his audience for a so-so performance; Cody Johnson hints at collab with Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne for 2026 album; and "AI Slop" news articles target Willie Nelson with RIP announcements...
Football star Nick Bosa hard launches new girlfriend on IG, but it's not Megan Moroney; Riley Green says he would collab with Ella Langley again because they have chemistry; Morgan Wallen chirps at award shows, saying "I like to let my fans do the talking"
Can you imagine if an interviewer asked a question like this nowadays? Let's go back to 1986, when 60 Minutes reporter Mike Munro asked Dolly Parton a very personal question
The ACM awards are moving back to Vegas after a three-year stint in Texas, will Reba come back to host in 2026?; Luke Combs talks about how he hand-selects his tour openers + Luke to release new music this Friday; Blake Shelton and wife Gwen Stefani were a no-show at the CMAs this year - is there trouble in paradise?
Lainey Wilson takes a bigger acting role in new Colleen Hoover movie for 2026; Country TikTok artist Blanco Brown says the new AI country artist is using his catalogue to create music and steal his style; Taylor Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce might be planning a Caribbean wedding ceremony - could Cayman be getting a royal wedding?
This song had me in a chokehold in 2010 – During a late-night writing session with Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood, and hit songwriter Josh Kear – Lady A’s “Need You Now” was born
Megan Moroney's viral daddy/daughter moment on TikTok; Fans want to see Post Malone perform a future Super Bowl Halftime Show following his Thanksgiving performance at Texas Stadium; The Johnny Cash estate is suing Coca-Cola for using an impersonator to voice their commercial
Jelly Roll visits the Metro-Davidson County Detention Facility to deliver over 300 meals for staff and inmates; Zach Bryan's ex-girlfriend, Brianna Chickenfry, says his new girl used her Sports Illustrated photo as hairstyle inspiration; Ella Langley was seen hanging out with Farmer John, cueing dating rumors and a "love-triangle" callout
Tracy Lawrence fried up over 5,500 turkeys this Thanksgiving for those in need - Tucker Wetmore, Dustin Lynch, Jamey Johnson, and more show up with turkeys amid crisis; Viewership is low for the CMAs, fans argue artists have an 'obligation' to show up for award shows - "We show up, so should you!"
Zach Bryan posted to his Instagram his comments on AI songwriting, throwing shade to artists who are afraid AI will replace them - Gavin Adcock fires back, inferring Zach's music already sounds AI; Another feud is fueling, this time between Gavin Adcock and Americana singer Benjamin Tod
Today is a big day for country radio, it’s been 100 years since the debut of the Grand Ole Opry, the home of country music, and one of the longest-running radio broadcasts in U.S history
Morgan Wallen is selling fans exclusive CDs...but how will we play them? I haven't had a CD player since 2010; Zach Bryan is not afraid of AI songwriters, says if artists are worried, it says more about their songwriting ability than the state of technology; Lainey Wilson called Ella Langley before the CMAs to talk about critics who try to pit them against each other
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones says Post Malone used to sleep on a cot at Texas Stadium as a kid, before he was famous; Swifties could see their day in court as judge moves Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit forward; Luke Combs tells Peyton Manning that he "sucked" at football in high school
Happy Thanksgiving! Looking back on a couple of standout moments from country music's past. My personal favorite was Dolly Parton’s iconic 2023 half-time performance, she showed up dressed as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader at 77 years old…becoming one of the most viral Thanksgiving half-time moments ever. Some people had the nerve to tell Dolly to “dress more appropriate...”
The Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100th anniversary this Friday and you can watch it LIVE for free; Yellowstone's Kacey Dutton is getting a spinoff series on Paramount+; and R&B singer Ne-Yo made his Grand Ole Opry debut this week with a performance of his new "country/r&b fusion" single, "Simple Things"
Megan Moroney's style icon is Dolly Parton; the CMA awards have the lowest viewership in broadcast history, down to 6.04 million from 16.1 million viewers in 2014, and KP has some opinions; Jelly Roll is accused of cloning himself amid dramatic weight loss and beard shave
Going back to 2010 – Willie Nelson got busted by border patrol in Sierra Blanca, Texas for possession of ganja and Snoop Dogg goes off, "respect your elders!"
Suprise! Movember is in full swing...Dr. Martinez from Baptist Health stops by the studio to chat about preventative men's care. If you heard KP say "penis" on the air...no you didn't.
Cayman's favorite car meet is back - bringing together car lovers, families, and the community for a night of fun. Meet KP this Sunday 11/30 for her live broadcast on Rooster 101, in Governor's Square from 4-6pm! The festival will be blocking off Seafarers Way for flashy cars, cotton candy, gelato, a visit from Santa, and food vendors. Entry is FREE to the public! Pull up Cayman!